A concussion is a traumatic injury of brain that affects the brain function. Effects are generally temporary but can cause headaches and concentration problem, memory, balance and coordination.Sometimes concussions cause you to lose consciousness, but rarely. It’s very much possible to have a concussion and not even realize it.

The formal medical definition of the concussion is a clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in the brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma.

Symptoms of concussion

Common signs and symptoms of the concussion can be subtle and may not show up immediately. Symptoms can last for weeks or sometimes even longer.Signs and symptoms of the concussion may include:

Participating in a high-risk sport, such as football, hockey, soccer, rugby, boxing or other contact sport

Participating in high-risk sports without proper safety equipment and supervision

Being involved in a motor vehicle collision

Being involved in a pedestrian or bicycle accident

Being a soldier involved in combat

Being a victim of physical abuse

Having had a previous concussion

Prevention

Some tips that might help you to prevent or at least minimize the risk of head injury include:

Wearing protective gears during the sports and other recreational activities

Buckling your seat belt always

Making your home safe

Protecting your children

Exercising regularly

Educating others about concussions

How Can a Physical Therapy Help?

Physical therapists at SOS PHYSIO can evaluate and treat all the problems related to the concussion. Our physical therapist will be examining your neurological, orthopedic, as well as cardiovascular systems in order to offer thebest treatment.